Bo Zheng , Hui Wen , Yiping Zhong , Bin Zheng , Xingwei Xiang , Ling Chen
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Key structural domains of resistant starch and their role in modulating gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids production
Resistant starch (RS), an indigestible dietary carbohydrate, plays a pivotal role in modulating gut health through microbial fermentation to short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) including acetate, propionate, and butyrate which mediate multiple health benefits. Accumulating evidence highlights that the digestive resistance and fermentative behavior of RS are fundamentally determined by its structural characteristics, such as amylose-to-amylopectin ratio, granule morphology, crystalline type, chain-length distribution, and interactions with other food components. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on the classification and structural domains of RS, their influence on fermentation kinetics and SCFA profiles, and their interactions with gut microbiota. Additionally, we discuss how these structure-function relationships translate into health outcomes and inform the development of functional starch ingredients. Emerging strategies, including genetic breeding for high amylose content, controlled physical processing, chemical modification, and esterification with SCFAs, offer opportunities to tailor RS properties for specific nutritional goals. Future research directions should further clarify how these structural attributes can be leveraged within precision nutrition frameworks to develop functional foods and dietary interventions aligned with individual microbiome variability and health needs.
期刊介绍:
Food Hydrocolloids publishes original and innovative research focused on the characterization, functional properties, and applications of hydrocolloid materials used in food products. These hydrocolloids, defined as polysaccharides and proteins of commercial importance, are added to control aspects such as texture, stability, rheology, and sensory properties. The research's primary emphasis should be on the hydrocolloids themselves, with thorough descriptions of their source, nature, and physicochemical characteristics. Manuscripts are expected to clearly outline specific aims and objectives, include a fundamental discussion of research findings at the molecular level, and address the significance of the results. Studies on hydrocolloids in complex formulations should concentrate on their overall properties and mechanisms of action, while simple formulation development studies may not be considered for publication.
The main areas of interest are:
-Chemical and physicochemical characterisation
Thermal properties including glass transitions and conformational changes-
Rheological properties including viscosity, viscoelastic properties and gelation behaviour-
The influence on organoleptic properties-
Interfacial properties including stabilisation of dispersions, emulsions and foams-
Film forming properties with application to edible films and active packaging-
Encapsulation and controlled release of active compounds-
The influence on health including their role as dietary fibre-
Manipulation of hydrocolloid structure and functionality through chemical, biochemical and physical processes-
New hydrocolloids and hydrocolloid sources of commercial potential.
The Journal also publishes Review articles that provide an overview of the latest developments in topics of specific interest to researchers in this field of activity.